Syrian army and allies ‘capture’ last ISIS stronghold
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(Worthy News) – The Syrian army has captured the last major Islamic State-held town, Albu Kamal, the country’s media said.
The pro-Assad alliance commander confirmed the last urban centre in Syria was now free.
He said: “The last stronghold of Daesh (Islamic State), Albu Kamal, is free of the Daesh organisation.”
The army and its allies moved into the city and were driving out ISIS fighters throughout Wednesday. [ Source: Sky News (Read More…) ]
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